Question

Which thought was put forward by John Locke in his book the treatise of govt

Answer 1

Answer:

Locke's political works:

he is most famous for The Second Treatise of Government in which he argues that sovereignty resides in the people and explains the nature of legitimate government in terms of natural rights and the social contract.

The Second Treatise of Government places sovereignty into the hands of the people.

Locke's fundamental argument is that people are equal and invested with natural rights in a state of nature in which they live free from outside rule.

John Locke's theory:

Locke's political theory was founded on social contract theory.

Unlike Thomas Hobbes, Locke believed that human nature is characterized by reason and tolerance.

Locke also advocated governmental separation of powers and believed that revolution is not only a right but an obligation in some circumstances.